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GENERAL SUMMARY
Directs the Finance department. Oversees the accounting, budgeting, and procurement activities for the agency, including oversight and management, strategic direction, financial analysis, and special projects. Ensures compliance with the policies, goals, and objectives established by the General Manager, Deputy General Manager / Chief Financial Officer, and the Board of Directors. Provides interpretation of financial policies, governmental legislation, accounting theory, and customer financial regulations. Researches, recommends, and implements solutions to problems relating to accounting, auditing, budgeting, procurement, legal contracting, and other business practices. Serves as an Investment Officer.
Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Supervisory functions include: makes hiring and termination decisions; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
- Oversees and provides direction for the preparation of financial statements and reports, including the Annual Budget, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Five-Year Plan, Quarterly Investment Reports, and quarterly operating statements. Briefs the Board of Directors to ensure compliance with State law.
- Interprets financial policies, governmental legislation, accounting theory, and customer financial regulations. Researches, recommends, and implements solutions to matters related to accounting, auditing, budgeting, procurement, legal contracting, and other business practices. Reviews internal controls and implements process improvements and updates, as necessary.
- Oversees and coordinates the cash management responsibilities, including monitoring and investing available funds. Oversees the bank depository contract and reviews banking activity to ensure compliance and internal controls.
- Balances and closes financial books monthly and for the annual audit. Monitors the balancing of subsidiary ledgers monthly including payroll, accounts receivable, fixed assets, encumbrances, billing, and accounts payable.
- Supports the development of recommendations for rates and fees, to include property tax rate, general fees, and utility fees schedules. Delivers presentations to management and board of directors.
- Coordinates grant development, submission, award, and reporting in collaboration with other River Authority departments.
- Performs related work as required.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS
- This position directly or indirectly supervises all Finance personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- An Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration and ten (10) years of increasing responsibility in finance, accounting, management, or economics; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Required Licenses or Certifications
- None
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Knowledge of:
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Governmental Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting (GAAFR)
- Government Finance Officers Association standards
- Internal and external audits
- Bond Issuances
- Utility Rate development
- Investing
- Microsoft Office
Skills and Abilities:
- Writing and interpreting policies and procedures
- Communicating orally and in writing
- Leadership and management
- Public speaking
- Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture that reflects our Values In Action of Accountability, Excellence, Open and Direct Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work Environment and Physical Effort: (check the appropriate box:)
Physical Effort Requirements
Work Environment
Sedentary
Medium
Heavy
Good: Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
Satisfactory: Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
Disagreeable: Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Medium: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Heavy: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS continued
Work Locations: (select one frequency choice for each location listed:)
Work Environment Locations
Work Locations: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be in the following types of environments:
Seldom or Never
Sometimes
Frequently or Often
Office or similar indoor environment
Outdoor environment
Street environment (near moving traffic)
Construction site
Confined space
Vehicle
Warehouse environment
Other: (Specify: )
Exposures: (select one frequency choice for each exposure listed:)
Exposures
Exposures: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be exposed to the following environmental exposures.
Seldom or Never
Sometimes
Frequently or Often
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Communicable diseases
Moving mechanical parts
Fumes or airborne particles
Poison ivy, wasps, snakes, and other natural hazards
Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
Other: (Specify: )
San Antonio River Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Directs the Finance department. Oversees the accounting, budgeting, and procurement activities for the agency, including oversight and management, strategic direction, financial analysis, and special projects. Ensures compliance with the policies, goals, and objectives established by the General Manager, Deputy General Manager / Chief Financial Officer, and the Board of Directors. Provides interpretation of financial policies, governmental legislation, accounting theory, and customer financial regulations. Researches, recommends, and implements solutions to problems relating to accounting, auditing, budgeting, procurement, legal contracting, and other business practices. Serves as an Investment Officer.
Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Supervisory functions include: makes hiring and termination decisions; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
- Oversees and provides direction for the preparation of financial statements and reports, including the Annual Budget, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Five-Year Plan, Quarterly Investment Reports, and quarterly operating statements. Briefs the Board of Directors to ensure compliance with State law.
- Interprets financial policies, governmental legislation, accounting theory, and customer financial regulations. Researches, recommends, and implements solutions to matters related to accounting, auditing, budgeting, procurement, legal contracting, and other business practices. Reviews internal controls and implements process improvements and updates, as necessary.
- Oversees and coordinates the cash management responsibilities, including monitoring and investing available funds. Oversees the bank depository contract and reviews banking activity to ensure compliance and internal controls.
- Balances and closes financial books monthly and for the annual audit. Monitors the balancing of subsidiary ledgers monthly including payroll, accounts receivable, fixed assets, encumbrances, billing, and accounts payable.
- Supports the development of recommendations for rates and fees, to include property tax rate, general fees, and utility fees schedules. Delivers presentations to management and board of directors.
- Coordinates grant development, submission, award, and reporting in collaboration with other River Authority departments.
- Performs related work as required.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS
- This position directly or indirectly supervises all Finance personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- An Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration and ten (10) years of increasing responsibility in finance, accounting, management, or economics; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Required Licenses or Certifications
- None
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Knowledge of:
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Governmental Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting (GAAFR)
- Government Finance Officers Association standards
- Internal and external audits
- Bond Issuances
- Utility Rate development
- Investing
- Microsoft Office
Skills and Abilities:
- Writing and interpreting policies and procedures
- Communicating orally and in writing
- Leadership and management
- Public speaking
- Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture that reflects our Values In Action of Accountability, Excellence, Open and Direct Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work Environment and Physical Effort: (check the appropriate box:)
Physical Effort Requirements
Work Environment
Sedentary
Medium
Heavy
Good: Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
Satisfactory: Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
Disagreeable: Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Medium: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Heavy: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS continued
Work Locations: (select one frequency choice for each location listed:)
Work Environment Locations
Work Locations: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be in the following types of environments:
Seldom or Never
Sometimes
Frequently or Often
Office or similar indoor environment
Outdoor environment
Street environment (near moving traffic)
Construction site
Confined space
Vehicle
Warehouse environment
Other: (Specify: )
Exposures: (select one frequency choice for each exposure listed:)
Exposures
Exposures: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be exposed to the following environmental exposures.
Seldom or Never
Sometimes
Frequently or Often
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Communicable diseases
Moving mechanical parts
Fumes or airborne particles
Poison ivy, wasps, snakes, and other natural hazards
Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
Other: (Specify: )
San Antonio River Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of finance and administration jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
- 7 or more years of progressive finance and administrative management experience
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems
- Experience preparing and managing annual budgets, forecasts, and financial reports
- CPA, CMA, or MBA credential preferred or required depending on organization size
- Demonstrated experience overseeing human resources, facilities, or IT administrative functions
Tips for Your Director of Finance and Administration Job Search
Quantify your dual-function leadership
Your resume needs to show both financial results and administrative outcomes in the same roles. Tie budget figures to organizational impact and pair them with operational wins like headcount managed, process improvements, or facility oversight to reflect the hybrid scope employers expect.
Tailor your credentials to the sector
A CPA or CMA signals credibility in corporate settings, but nonprofit and government employers often weight grant management experience and fund accounting knowledge more heavily. Read each listing carefully and lead with whichever credential the organization's language mirrors.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of finance and administration openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target organizations at a growth inflection
Nonprofits crossing an audit threshold, startups building out a finance function, and agencies absorbing new contracts all hire for this role at the same moment. Searching for those organizational signals in job descriptions gives you openings where your dual-function profile is the exact fit needed.
Prepare a case study for the final interview
Late-round interviews for this role almost always include a scenario involving a budget shortfall, audit finding, or operational restructuring. Walk in with a real example you can narrate in detail, covering the problem, your decision process, and the measurable outcome.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
The reporting structure, direct reports, and budget authority vary enormously for this title. Clarify what functions roll up to you and what your signature authority covers before the offer stage so you can negotiate from an accurate picture of the role's actual weight.
Director of Finance and Administration Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of finance and administrations?
The most active employers for director of finance and administrations right now are Johns Hopkins University, University of Massachusetts, and Bloomberg, and the most openings are in New York, Massachusetts, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofits, government contractors, and higher education institutions consistently account for a large share of active postings for this title.
How many director of finance and administration jobs are remote?
About 56% of director of finance and administration openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on oversight this role typically requires. Budget oversight, audit coordination, and staff management tend to be the most remote-compatible components, while facilities management and in-person board or executive reporting generally anchor the role to a physical location.
How do you become a director of finance and administration?
Most people reach this role by building parallel depth in both finance and operations rather than advancing through one track alone. Start with a finance or accounting foundation, then take on administrative responsibilities such as HR coordination, facilities, or compliance oversight in mid-level roles. Earning a CPA, CMA, or MBA strengthens your candidacy, and experience managing staff and presenting to leadership is typically required before moving into a director-level search.
Can you get hired as a director of finance and administration without direct experience in both functions?
It's possible if you have deep expertise in one function and demonstrable exposure to the other. A controller who has managed HR vendors, coordinated audits, and overseen office operations often crosses over successfully. What matters is that you can speak credibly to both sides in an interview and show examples where your decisions touched financial outcomes and administrative ones at the same time.
What does the director of finance and administration interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial screening with HR or a recruiter is followed by a substantive conversation with the CFO, COO, or executive director focused on your financial management experience. A final round often includes a case study or scenario exercise and a panel with department heads whose functions you would oversee. Reference checks and a background or credit check are common before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of finance and administration jobs?
You can find and apply to director of finance and administration jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and sector preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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